http://clubrisque.tribe.net/thread/05139d77-b068-484d-aca4-faf62245b895?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://clubrisque.tribe.net/thread/05139d77-b068-484d-aca4-faf62245b895#7870ef01-c409-45e0-a7e1-f6683db46e8e I can't say enough about what your parties have done for me. They were safe places where I could explore all these things inside of me that I didn't have an outlet for. I am forever grateful for that, that such a community existed was unknown to me until your parties, thank you for all you've done, I hope in the future you guys can come together and make another great event like you have always done in the past. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:57:05 GMT http://clubrisque.tribe.net/thread/05139d77-b068-484d-aca4-faf62245b895#7870ef01-c409-45e0-a7e1-f6683db46e8e $item.owner.firstName 2008-03-17T18:57:05Z http://clubrisque.tribe.net/thread/05139d77-b068-484d-aca4-faf62245b895#fb09a569-8d8a-474f-896c-8b234366aabf I agree, and I'd like to add that without Club Risque, it would have taken a LOT longer for MasterM and myself to find community here in Humboldt. We've fell into a wonderful group of people because of you two! We have learned a LOT from you about giving to the sexual community here behind the redwood curtain! You know we've always got your back! Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:52:48 GMT http://clubrisque.tribe.net/thread/05139d77-b068-484d-aca4-faf62245b895#fb09a569-8d8a-474f-896c-8b234366aabf kelly 2008-03-17T13:52:48Z http://clubrisque.tribe.net/thread/05139d77-b068-484d-aca4-faf62245b895#ae356701-2c45-4e5f-9d18-732ed26174a7 Well, the community owes you guys a bog debt of gratitude for what you have accomplished so far. It's truly been an amazing ride with you. If anybody else can bring together an event, it will be built on the foundation you have developed. I'm pretty sure we'll feel like we're holding space for your return. Enjoy the break--and best of luck with everything! Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:41:45 GMT http://clubrisque.tribe.net/thread/05139d77-b068-484d-aca4-faf62245b895#ae356701-2c45-4e5f-9d18-732ed26174a7 MasterM 2008-03-17T13:41:45Z http://clubrisque.tribe.net/thread/05139d77-b068-484d-aca4-faf62245b895#6d762f7c-2f7a-4fdb-b0d8-8f04bd163bec Greetings all! We have been a bit quiet about future events because we have not had a very clearly developed statement, to ourselves or anyone else, to say on the topic. To settle that question, Club Risqué does not have any events planned and we do not see one coming down the line. Both of us are quite involved in other aspects of our lives at the moment. Putting on Risqué events takes a lot off personal energy from each of us and from a large group of the community. Right now, neither of us have that energy to put into them. There are rumblings from various groups in the community that may develop into something, we certainly hope so. We continue to be supportive of the continuing growth and development of the sex-positive community in Humboldt County. Though we are focusing on other aspects of our lives other than promoting events, we continue to evolve in ourselves and our community(ies). There has been a lot of discussion on the various lists associated Club Risqué. Some of the talk has been feedback on the events, some has been calls for more events, some has been fairly critical of the events and us personally. Thanks for all the thought that has gone into the communication. It is inspiring to feel that one (or two or more) can churn up so much thoughtful energy in the community. We have not responded for a number of reasons, mostly the personal need to focus our energies were we feel they are needed. Also, for the most part, the discussion has not seemed like it needed much input from us, other than the questions about future events, for which there was not a clear answer to provide anyway. Now there is a clear answer to that anyway, no events in the foreseeable future. HOWEVER, we reserve the basic human right to change our minds. If we do change our minds, please don’t anyone take it personally. Please hear this everyone: IF YOU WANT TO HAVE A SEX POSITIVE OR ANY OTHER KIND OF EVENT IN HUMBOLDT COUNTY OR ANY WERE ELSE ON EARTH PLEASE BE ASSURED THAT YOU HAVE OUR BLESSINGS. As to the various criticisms that have been aired, we appreciate the feed back. There has simply been too much discussion for us to engage on a meaningful level. And, frankly, much of it has been fairly juvenile and we have not been interested in an online argument. Boring, and in the end, pretty sex negative. At least it does not inspire sexy thoughts for either of us. The thoughtful reflections, especially from folks that have actually been to the events, is greatly appreciated, especially including comments on how it could be improved. These comments will hopefully be considered by all who work on any similar events in the future. As far as the future of Club Risqué’s online presence, it will stay as it is. We are glad that people continue to use the online forums to share thoughts and get to know each other. So long, and thanks for all the fish, E and B Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:17:23 GMT http://clubrisque.tribe.net/thread/05139d77-b068-484d-aca4-faf62245b895#6d762f7c-2f7a-4fdb-b0d8-8f04bd163bec Club 2008-03-17T02:17:23Z